love the variety offered and the meats, meatloaf, fish and chicken are savory and delicious, the…read morebroccoli, mushroom and veggies were on the bland side unfortunately.

I love popping in to Whole Foods and getting lunch or dinner from Mrs Gooch's cafe. The food is…read morealways fresh and delicious. The hot food feels like nice home made comfort food. You can choose to do take out or sit at one of the tables and enjoy your meal there.

Playa Kitchen is a new restaurant amongst the life science companies in Torrey Pines Science Park…read more I have seen several of these establishments pop up in various industrial complexes across the county. This one happens to not be far from the entry to Torrey Pines Golf Club on the other side of the road. Several dedicated parking spaces were across the driveway in front of an office building. Plenty of outside tables were available including a set along the sidewalk with terrific views. The inside dining room had an open-air atmosphere allowing sunlight and the breezes to flow in. Four menu boards were posted behind the service counter. Beverages were listed on the far left panel, breakfast and light plates were on the middle left, wraps and sandwiches were on the middle right, and bowls were displayed on the far right panel. From the last category, I picked the Soba Noodle Salad which was the bottom choice of the six varieties. Chilled soba noodles were mixed with cabbage, carrots, beets, cucumber, edamame, green onion, and crispy tofu. A peanut sauce was applied as a dressing. What I liked the best was the four pieces of tofu because the crispiness added texture to the salad. The noodles were buried underneath the other ingredients while the sauce was savory but almost too salty. Workers at the nearby buildings have this great spot to now hang out and collaborate over food and drink. The prices aren't cheap, but the convenience and good quality cannot be overstated. I gave a four star rating for my lunch at Playa Kitchen.

Clique Hospitality group has designed another great option for busy professionals in the Torrey…read morePines Science Park area. Playa offers healthier and reasonably priced options for a quick breakfast, lunch, or delicious smoothie on the go. Good for individuals or groups, there is plenty of seating, and you order and pay first. It can get busy during lunch rush, but they do offer a discount for employees within the Science Park area.

Food was bland, dry, and expensive. Menu was small and half of it was "out of stock" The. They hit…read moreyou with the iPad screen wanting a 20% tip.

Love this cafe - I come here almost every day I'm in the office. The honey cinnamon lattes, açaí…read morebowls and toasts are delicious and my favorites. The owner is super friendly. Would recommend to everyone to try it!

What a great place to start my day! I ordered a breakfast burrito, it was very yummy! The service…read morewas great! Everyone was very friendly and we had a great chat with Cheryl about how we enjoyed our meal! She also recommended the brown butter cookies. what a treat they were! All in all I would definitely recommend this quaint little restaurant. ( tried the snickerdoodle cookie my top 3)

JJ WAS THE BEST SERVER EVER!!! give this person a raise he was patient and we had a baby and gave…read moreus refills and was very nice!! Love him!!! I will be coming back because of this person!!!

Limited menu and spotty service during the lunch time rush (I received a different smoothie than…read morethe one I ordered and witnessed more mix-ups among other patrons as well), but the food is good and the space bright and airy, so an easy choice if you're working in or happen to be visiting the UCSD Health Campus. I asked for a Bonsai Smoothie (açaí, strawberry, banana, almond milk) and instead was given Berry Mojito (strawberry, blueberry, banana, mint, almond milk), but it was still tasty. No complaints about my Poke Bowl (ahi tuna, seaweed salad, sweet onion, cucumber, furikake, crispy wontons, poke sauce, spicy mayo) - I chose mixed greens instead of white rice as the base - which was fresh and well-portioned.

Cutest cafe in a gorgeous building in the UCSD Health area. They use Bird Rock coffee which is…read moregreat. Very standard and inside a sterile (but gorgeous) building so I wouldn't go unless you're in the area and need coffee or want a new place to study! I got an iced lavender macchiato and it was ok. The coffee tasted a bit like the end of the coffee pot type coffee and it was very milky. The burritos are big and seem good though so i'll probably come back for one!

Great food. Affordable. Staff are doing as best as they can. The lighting is not too bright but the…read moremusic repeats itself too much. Otherwise I love working at the hub.

Just a note: Even if there is no active monitoring and contrary to what's said in other reviews,…read moreThe Hub is NOT open to the general public. It's for Qualcomm employees and official Qualcomm registered guests only. The hub is located on Qualcomm campus, in the AZ building. It has several food stations: Deli, Indian, pasta/pizza made to order, burger/grill, rotating world food station (Greek, Thai, Spanish...), salad buffet (with breads and soups) and a "Chef corner" with more fancy dishes, changing daily! There is also a real coffee shop with pastries. Staff is super friendly. They offer patio seating, which I enjoy a lot :)

Had a little mix-up with one of our pastries that ended up being more on my side than theirs, but…read morethey were still super nice about it and handled everything really well. They got back to me, explained what was in it, and still went out of their way to issue a refund. Really appreciated how chill and professional they were about the whole thing. We've always liked coming here because everything is fresh, and this just made me appreciate their customer service even more.

I stopped by Lucky Bolt Bakery while picking up some Zumbar coffee beans, and I'm glad I did. The…read morebeautiful sourdough on display immediately caught my attention, so I had to give it a try. The sourdough was perfectly baked with a hearty, wheat-like flavor, a wonderful crust, and that fresh artisan quality that's hard to find. I also picked up a croissant, which was buttery, flaky, and pleasantly layered without being overly airy. It was satisfying and filling. One suggestion: I regularly use Kerrygold butter from Ireland with my sourdough at home, and the rich, creamy flavor is incredible. I highly recommend trying it with Lucky Bolt's sourdough--it makes an already excellent loaf taste even more amazing. There were so many other pastries that looked delicious, so I'll definitely be coming back--probably early in the morning--to get the best selection. If the rest of their baked goods are as good as what I tried, this place is going to become a regular stop for me.

Hidden gem alert! TOAST is fabulous. FYI: TOAST shares a parking lot with Ken Sushi Workshop (Ken's…read morewas packed on a Friday at 12PM and they couldn't seat me for 20+ mins; being a solo diner didn't matter, so be sure to make a ressie at Ken's if you want to eat there!). But I digress, back to the parking. Be prepared to look for a spot to park, but atleast parking is ample and shaded. I left TOAST before 2PM and people were still driving into the parking lot! I walked to TOAST a little reluctant, seeing how it's inside a corporate building. Once inside, I followed the signs. The interior is a little sterile but it is a much larger and pleasant space than I expected. No music. It is very quiet inside. There is a pretty outside patio in the back that caught my eye but I chose to sit inside. The booth seating is very comfortable. This place is a solid choice if you're single btw. You can sit pretty much anywhere with your laptop or if you just want to read a book and enjoy some fine ass coffee in peace, you can! I love coffee and espresso, and it turns out their Mexican Mocha is quite the fabulous diva. The mocha cup is a glorious, oversized mug with the most delicious sprinkled cinnamon on top. It was hot, rich and delicious. I missed breakfast (it's over by 11:30AM, so I'll return to try their French Toast and their Filipino Breakfast burrito). I decided to get the "Ain't Your Classic Burger" cheeseburger, which is on the Sandwich side of their menu. That Chuck brisket patty, you guys... ooh, it's to DIE for. Tender. Moist. Gigantic. A whopper size of a burger with the perfect amount of melted cheese, pickles, spring lettuce (yay! No sad iceberg crap), chopped fresh red onions (my favorite), brown butter dijonaise (ugh so good), and a secret sauce that was actually worth being called a secret. I didn't add extras, but you can actually add an egg or bacon to your burger. High Cholesterol lovers can unite and rejoice here lol. it's worth noting how fresh all of the ingredients tasted. The brioche bun was a nice choice. So was the crisp spring mix lettuce, the juicy tomato and crunchy red onion bits. I ordered a side of fries and tbh, they were average. They reminded me of an attempt on McD's french fries. They did come in a cute stainless steel fry basket and it does elevate the plate presentation, but I might skip those next time. It was the cheeseburger that had my full attention here... well, and the delightful mocha. No pictures this time. I devoured everything. I think this is a solid cafe on this side of town. It's hard to find zero wait times, available and comfortable seating, fresh food, solid portions, and continual peacefulness in a morning/early lunch establishment. I'll be back soon.

Toast Cafe is tucked inside an office building, so if you miss the sign, you'll probably walk right…read morepast it. Definitely one of those "if you know, you know" spots. Came back here for brunch with a few friends, and the experience was just as good as I remembered. Everyone working there was incredibly nice, especially Larry, kind, attentive, and super informative. We ordered: * Salmon toast with dill: 5/5 * Filipino breakfast burrito: 5/5 , the garlicky vinaigrette sauce took the flavor to another level. * Apricot toast with mascarpone and ricotta cheese: 10/10, sweet, savory, and unbelievably smooth all in one bite. I highly recommend this place.